The atonic stomach: a dangerous condition prior to scoliosis surgery.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1007/s43390-021-00469-2.
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Abstract
A dilated atonic stomach as part of neuromuscular or syndromic disorders can have devastating results after scoliosis surgery. Patients can be asymptomatic preoperatively and non-clinical signs can be easily overlooked. Awareness of the condition, however, can prevent severe complications such as aspiration.
Medical subject headings
- Scoliosis
- Spinal Fusion